{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1238","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1238","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Clinics [1200. - 1245.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Offenses [1235. - 1238.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1147.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The district attorney of every county shall, upon application by the state department or its authorized representative, institute and conduct the prosecution of any action for violation within his county of any provision of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder.</p>","text":"The district attorney of every county shall, upon application by the state department or its authorized representative, institute and conduct the prosecution of any action for violation within his county of any provision of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/offenses-1238","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}